China hasquietly loweredits official economic growth target to between four and five percent, the weakest goal the communist regime has set since 1991.
The move signals growing concern inside Beijing and the ruling Chinese Communist Party about their economic sustainability.
Despite being the world’s second-largest economy, China’s problems include weak consumer spending, a collapsing property sector, and a shrinking population.
The country has also suffered due to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese exports.
The new target was announced during China’s annual “Two Sessions” political gathering, where Communist Party leaders outline the country’s economic plans.
Premier Li Qiang presented the new figures as part of China’s latest Five-Year Plan.
China’s annual National People’s Congress opened in Beijing, where Premier Li Qiang announced that this year’s economic growth target will be lowered to 4.5%–5%.
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Beijing is attempting to reshape its economy while dealing with the fallout from years of heavy debt, a prolonged real-estate crisis and slowing domestic demand.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
